Phlebotomist - UPMC Community Osteopathic at UPMC

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Specimen Collection, Customer Service, Data Entry, Medical Terminology, Laboratory Operations, Quality Control, Safety Compliance, Clerical Tasks, Training, Communication, Judgment, Flexibility, Supply Management, Patient Care, Problem Solving

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Our Team as a Casual Phlebotomist – UPMC Community Osteopathic UPMC Community Osteopathic is hiring a Casual Phlebotomist to work day and evening shifts, including every third weekend and holiday. In this role, you’ll perform accurate and timely specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients—supporting quality diagnoses and patient care—while also assisting with essential lab operations such as computer entry, courier duties, and clerical tasks. Working closely with experienced Medical Technologists, you’ll play a vital role in delivering excellent laboratory services and patient outcomes. If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference, join the UPMC team today! Responsibilities: Greets and communicates with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally, responding promptly to phone inquiries. Collects blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick, or fingerstick, and instructs patients on self-collection when needed. Demonstrates reliability, sound judgment, and flexibility in meeting departmental priorities. Performs specimen collection and safe transport from on-site and off-site locations to the laboratory. Adheres to all laboratory and hospital policies, including quality control, safety, hand hygiene, and compliance standards. Completes clerical and computer tasks such as data entry, order processing, and verifying patient and sample information. Trains and orients new staff, students, and residents as assigned. Reports unusual or problematic incidents to technical or supervisory staff promptly. May perform arterial punctures following strict collection and post-collection procedures. Maintains appropriate supply levels and uses materials responsibly to support cost-effective operations. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is preferred. Minimum 6 months experience performing phlebotomy is preferred. Medical terminology knowledge and laboratory information system experience preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) or equivalent certification preferred. Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Phlebotomist will perform accurate and timely specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients while assisting with essential lab operations. This role involves greeting customers, collecting blood specimens, and adhering to laboratory policies.